David Ackerman defends law firms in professional malpractice and legal ethics actions. In addition, David litigates a variety of commercial matters, including class actions, real estate, and business disputes. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, clients value his litigation experience…

A noted employee benefits lawyer, author, and speaker, Beth Alcalde represents Fortune 500 companies and other public and private entities, including those in the hospitality, healthcare, and higher education sectors, throughout the United States. As a leader within the firm, Beth is a longtime…

Rob Barkin's practice involves the representation of clients in all aspects of commercial real estate matters. Rob represents community, regional and national institutional lenders in construction and permanent loan transactions secured by real property as well as distressed asset loan restructuring…

Richard Bezold immerses himself in the details of a deal, helping clients maximize their investments and advance their business objectives. Chambers USA notes that he is sought after for his "considerable experience advising on real estate acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, financing and…

Jessica Bober Rosenthal concentrates her practice in business litigation, legal ethics, and professional liability. She is experienced in managing and advocating for clients in large and complex cases. She is co-chair of the Education Committee for the Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court, the…

David Brafman has 25 years of experience in patent, trademark, and other intellectual property litigation, including as lead counsel in jury trials. In patent cases, David has litigated in courts around the country involving a wide variety of technologies, including Internet-based auction systems,…

Robert Chaskes is an esteemed trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in a wide range of complex commercial litigation, including jury and bench trials in state and federal courts across the United States. Among other matters, Mr. Chaskes has defended numerous class actions and has tried…

Peter Chiabotti has a broad range of experience in traditional IP matters, including U.S. and foreign patent procurement, patent litigation, trademark portfolio management (including clearance, procurement, litigation, domain name disputes and world-wide brand protection), protection of trade…

Megan Coughlin focuses her practice on representing employers in a wide range of employment law matters, including litigation and preventative advice, and counseling. She defends employers against claims arising under Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, the FMLA, the FCRA, the FLSA, and whistleblower…

Victoria Doyle focuses her practice on managing domestic and international trademark portfolios for Fortune 500 companies. She assists clients in conducting clearance of potential new marks, prosecuting trademark applications, preparing reports on potential oppositions against third-party…

Christopher Duke serves as managing partner of Akerman's Palm Beach County Offices. With a diverse practice in employment law and complex commercial litigation, Chris represents clients in federal and state courts, as well as in various arbitration forums and before federal, state, and local…

Brice Dumais represents clients in all aspects of patent law, trademark law, and copyright law. He has extensive experience in preparing and prosecuting patents in a wide range of technological areas, including medical devices, mechanical systems, turbine engines, flood damage prevention, cooking…

David Fernandez-Fidalgo focuses his practice on a broad range of intellectual property matters involving patents, trademarks, and copyrights. He assists clients in preparing, drafting, and prosecuting patent and trademark applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and abroad.…

Eric Gordon is the chair of Akerman’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, a national team representing employers in legal compliance, dispute prevention, and employment litigation throughout the United States. An experienced litigator, he represents Fortune 500 companies operating in the…

Ryan Harding focuses his practice on the development and protection of intellectual property in the United States and abroad. Ryan represents clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and leverages a network of foreign counsel to build multinational intellectual property portfolios.Ryan’s…

A former president of the Florida Academy of Healthcare Attorneys, Betsy Hodge concentrates her practice on compliance and regulatory issues affecting healthcare providers, payers, and employer-sponsored health plans. Betsy has significant experience with HIPAA and the HITECH Act and assists covered…

Eleni Kastrenakes Howard litigates complex federal and state cases from the pre-suit phase through trial with a focus on business litigation and professional malpractice defense. Her expansive litigation experience includes products liability, contract and real estate disputes, torts, probate, and…

Jill Klein focuses her practice on U.S. and international franchise laws, including all aspects of risk management, contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, rebranding, and regulatory compliance. She has experience representing start-ups and existing franchisors and…

Arlene Kline is a veteran litigator defending labor and employment matters on behalf of banking, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, media, distribution, transportation, software, law firms, and non-profit sector clients. Clients value her comprehensive practice, including policy development,…

Kathy represents broker-dealers in arbitration, state and federal court litigation, and regulatory and self-regulatory organization investigations and enforcement actions. She counsels national and regional securities brokerage firms, clearing firms, and officers, employees, and independent…

Amanda Klopp focuses her practice on bankruptcy and commercial litigation, insolvency and restructuring, banking and financial services litigation, and judgment enforcement. Amanda represents lenders, creditors, debtors, trustees, and assignees in state and federal court litigation, proceedings…

With a focus on land use, environmental law and litigation, Rick Leland has more than 45 years’ experience representing real estate developers, universities, non-profit organizations, and industrial companies on the environmental aspects of real estate transactions, development, and land use. Rick’s…

Erin Maddocks focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, fiduciary dispute resolution, and litigation involving contested trusts and estates. She has litigated in state and federal courts and has experience litigating a wide range of complex commercial matters, including breach of…

Mario Marin litigates commercial disputes in both state and federal courts. He represents clients in all aspects of complex commercial litigation and arbitration, including contractual disputes, business torts, and False Claims Act and qui tam actions. In addition to his commercial litigation…

Jim McCann has devoted his career to helping clients resolve individual and business disputes. Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Business Litigation, he is recognized for his experience in bench and jury trials, appeals, and dispute resolution across a wide variety of cases for clients in the…

Kristen McKeever focuses her practice on commercial litigation at the trial and appellate levels, with an emphasis on professional liability and legal malpractice defense. She has represented lawyers and law firms in claims of professional malpractice arising out of business transactions and…

Kristen McMullen focuses her practice on insurance defense, counseling clients on matters of coverage disputes, and general liability. With extensive experience representing insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of first-party and third-party matters including breach of contract,…

Jeremy Moehlmann is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group, and has experience representing private equity funds, portfolio companies, investment banks, and other private and public companies in a broad range of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, capital…

Paige Newman is an associate in the Labor and Employment Practice Group. Paige focuses her practice on matters relating to state and federal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour claims.

For more than four decades, clients have turned to Lansing Palmer to protect their interests and rights in high-profile trusts and estates disputes as well as commercial and business litigation matters. Over his career, he has appeared in state and federal courts in multiple jurisdictions, including…

A versatile commercial litigator, Noelle Pankey litigates complex real estate, lending, and business disputes in state and federal courts throughout Florida. She has significant experience representing financial institutions, private lenders, developers, and owners in all types of real estate…

Mark Passler advises senior managers, brand managers, in-house counsel, technology transfer professionals, and inventors on intellectual property and entertainment law matters. He routinely assists clients in procuring, licensing, and enforcing patent, trademark, and copyright rights. Mark also…

Jeff Pertnoy is a versatile litigator, trial lawyer, trusted counselor, and problem solver. Jeff represents clients in high stakes business disputes and class actions. He has a wide-ranging practice spanning multiple sectors, including telecommunications, consumer goods and services, banking,…

Richard Pinsky has 35 years of government affairs experience in Florida and Washington, D.C. He has an extensive background representing clients before the legislature as well as local government from helping to navigate the budget and appropriation process to issue advocacy. Helping clients…

Paul Quinn serves as co-chair of Akerman’s M&A and Private Equity Practice. With more than three decades of experience, Paul represents private equity funds and their portfolio companies in leveraged acquisitions and dispositions, corporate governance, and restructurings. Paul also represents…

Larry Rochefort is the chair of Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group, a leading team of trial lawyers advising companies in complex litigation and arbitration across the United States and Latin America. Larry is recognized for Bet-the-Company Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America and as a…

Spencer Sater focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He has experience representing clients at both the state and federal level. He also serves as a Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator.

Tracy Segal's practice focuses on litigation and appeals in business disputes. On behalf of financial institutions, insurers, and business entities, she has briefed and argued dozens of appeals in state and federal appellate courts. In her commercial litigation practice, she represents financial…

Montaye Sigmon is known for her technical proficiency and pragmatic real-world approach. She is a trusted adviser to her clients, particularly with respect to regulatory compliance and contract matters. Montaye’s expertise spans a variety of employment tax and employee benefits-related laws,…

Grasford Smith, President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation matters and is certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Civil Mediator. He has experience representing a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies,…

Jenna Yoss focuses her practice on commercial litigation. She represents clients at both the state and federal level.

Melissa Zinkil is a trusted adviser and litigator. She focuses her practice on counseling employers regarding compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and advocating for employers before federal, state, and local agencies and in litigating labor and employment and complex…